Best High Schools in 62056, IL

High schools
6
Students
1,880
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 62056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carlinville High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

2. Mt Olive High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students

3. Hillsboro High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students

4. Litchfield Senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students

5. Gillespie High School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

6. Lincolnwood High School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students

Best Middle Schools in 62056, IL

Middle schools
5
Students
1,222
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 62056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hillsboro Jr High School

B

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students

2. Litchfield Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students

3. Carlinville Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students

4. Gillespie Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students

5. Lincolnwood Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 97 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 62056, IL

Elementary schools
11
Students
3,089
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 62056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Raymond Grade School

B

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 106 Students

2. Carlinville Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 261 Students

3. Beckemeyer Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students

4. Ben-gil Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

5. Russell Elem School

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students

6. Mt Olive Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 357 Students

7. Zion Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Zion Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 123 Students

8. Carlinville Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 384 Students

9. J D Colt Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 178 Students

10. Madison Park Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 179 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 62056, IL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

62056, IL has a total population of 8,513 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 62056, IL

6,301

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 62056, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

17.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62056, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62056, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,454 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 62056, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 62056, IL

How many schools are in 62056, IL?

62056, IL has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,301 students in total.

How do schools in 62056 perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in 62056 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 62056 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62056?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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